Review of Umrao Jaan (2006) by Zaf H — 18 Mar 2008

The costumes are awesome, beautifuls.. Amazing..

This review of Umrao Jaan (2006) was written by Zaf H on 18 Mar 2008.

Umrao Jaan has generally received positive reviews.

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By Zoe L (46) on 21 Aug 2009

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By Maya V (10) on 18 May 2008

A visual treat.. (the rest of it is here a gum there a gum every where a gumgum that you feel detached from…

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By Anjori H (7) on 24 Aug 2009

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Such powerful movie. Cried my heart out. The story had such stength, the strength I havent seen IN A LOOONG TIME…

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